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1410 World Bier Haus
Categories: Nightlife Bars Pubs Nightlife Bars Sports Bars Pubs, Sports Bars [Edit]
1410 17 Ave SWCalgary, AB T2T 0C3
(403) 229-1410
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 11 am - 2 am
Sat-Sun 10 am - 2 am
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Price Range:
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$$
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Music:
- Background
- Best Nights:
- Wed, Thu, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- No
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
- Coat Check:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Good For Dancing:
- No
- Has TV:
- Yes
27 reviews for 1410 World Bier Haus
Review Highlights
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"Very friendly staff, great beer list, good music and..." In 5 reviews -
"I recommend trying Erdinger Weiss and Blanche 'de Chambly." In 2 reviews -
"I LOVE meeting people, especially cute waitresses." In 3 reviews
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27 reviews in English
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Review from Joel D.
Calgary, AB
5/2/2012
I've never been to 1410 for more than a quick beer before but finally went in to watch the NHL playoffs tonight. Their beer selection is actually huge, and tons of great new beers to discover like Red Racer, Brewmaster, Rolling Rock,etc. I'll going to be back to see what else I can try.
Sitting near "the pass" was a good spot to see all the unique looking items and delicious aromas coming out of the kitchen. Everything we had at our table was awesome, especially the homemade soups. As I'm always looking for interesting new food & drink specials around town and I think theirs are quite good. I'll be heading back one of these Thursdays for the mussels everyone raves about.
Get there early because it fills up quick every evening and try to sit in Amanda's section. Probably the best service I have had in ages! -
Review from Sarah C.
5/1/2012
Went in on a Monday afternoon for lunch. Our server was very knowledgeable about the beers. I tried to order a half stout and half WR raspberry but she says she'd have to charge me for 2 beers, so I passed on that. I tried to order the Mill St. lemon tea beer and they were out. My 3rd choice, a Pumphouse Blueberry Ale they did have thankfully.
Lunch was delicious, I had a grilled chicken with strawberry aioli and guacamole. Very tasty.
Overall it was a generally pleasant experience. No "wow" factor, but a nice place on 17th that is missing the snooty seventeenth server attitude. -
Review from Wendy P.
Updated - 4/23/2012 5 Check-ins Here
You're up, you're down. You've landed somewhere in the middle. 1410, once upon a time I really did enjoy your surroundings, your staff and your offerings. But over the last year or so something changed. Your music got louder, you just seemed to have lost that loving feeling and opted more for a mainstream "chain" feel. Perhaps it's the competition from another chain in the area. But here's the thing, changing your digs so you're a lot like everyone else was what lead me to know enjoying you as much in the first place.
Where you do differentiate yourself is your phone service. I once called to inquire about a couple of types of beer I once knew were on your menu. I called at a busy hour, and I wasn't kept waiting long while the person on the other end of the phone checked on the availability for me. Not only that, he went on to inquire whether I'd be coming in soon and if I needed to make any reservations. Smooth! I didn't even have to ask.
Still, I avoid you during busy times because you just aren't an enjoyable experience. You're "too busy". I know, good problem to have, right? Or is it? I'm not sure. At any rate, I'm looking forward to testing out your new rooftop patio this summer... maybe it'll help win back a star in your favour.Listed in: Favourite spots, Calgary pubs with personality, Just a brew, Things with *House* in their…, Calgary Craft Beers
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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8/3/2010
1410 and I have been acquaintances for a long while. We would see each other every now and again… Read more »
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Review from Crystal W.
Calgary, AB
Updated - 4/22/2012
My second visit to 1410 was last night and not my choice. My friend loves this place but I still think it's only worthy of 3 stars. I was here with five others ladies and it was obvious we were the oldest women there, amongst a few other stragglers over 35 and 40.
Again, I met some great people and the music was decent, but it felt like a room full of sweaty conjoined twins. The overcrowding can get ridiculous and for anyone with anxiety or claustrophobia issues, there's no way they could darken the door of this place on a weekend evening. I looked like a drowned rat by the time I left. I also had a hoarse voice and ringing ears from the loud music and having to scream over it. Another bar fight nearly broke out and yes, it was after midnight.
I had fun, but wouldn't stand in line for this experience.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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7/19/2011
I can't say that the service was stellar or that I was impressed with the bar fight I saw after 1am,… Read more »
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Review from Angelo T.
4/7/2012 1 Check-in Here
7/30 - Underdog Challenge
The 1410. The first time I discovered this place it was in a lounge club setting. They had a good DJ and the crowd was really enjoying the atmosphere. But like Classic Jacks down the street, it can get difficult getting into this place.
I finally had a chance to try their beer and food. The beer was ok as far as beer houses are supposed to go. How bad can a pint of Keiths go?
But their poutine was...suspect. I'm sorry but thats what was in my heart. It was good at the time I had it but let me tell you, no poutine has ever done a number in my plumbing like the poutine I had here. It was a miserable night and when it comes to first world problems, having a window open in the middle of winter is right up there. -
Review from Heather I.
Calgary, AB
Updated - 3/31/2012
Well played 1410, you're doing a lot of things right. Yes, the servers still annoy me with their silly introductions, but I'm pretty sure that you're wooing me.
A lot of this has to do with your social media presence which you've elected to use as a customer service tool rather than just a straight marketing or sales channel.
You're listening to feedback, you're engaging in discussions, and you genuinely seem to care if my food and drinks are ok. I've had a good time the last few times I've been here and the douche factor seems to have declined. Way to get back in my good books.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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11/18/2011
I used to go to 1410 all the time. It was this cool place that wasn't quite big enough, with great… Read more »
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Review from Chris P.
3/7/2012 1 Check-in Here
You've changed 1410, you've changed.
While the changes over the years seem to have worked out great for the business they're not so great for me. Until Friday night it had probably been 4-5 years since I was last there. Then, it was a great pub to hang out, enjoy the great beer selection, maybe catch a game, and have some wings. They've since renovated and like many of the bars on 17th, they have moved to more of a club atmosphere.
The DJ on Friday was good. The crowd seemed ok, though I don't understand why people try to take a handful of drinks and shots from the bar by themselves just to spill half the contents by the time they reach their table; get a friend to help you people!
When I'm in town I'll probably be back, but this this really only because my friend can get us past the line and because other people I'm with like to go there. -
Review from Arc P.
3/23/2012 1 Check-in Here
1410 is an interesting place, though a bit bi-polar. On the one hand they do carry a number of rare beers from other countries which is ... I'll go with ...neat; however, at the same time it seems like they are trying to tap the sports-bar market as well. There are a lot of TVs inside showing the latest in the world of sports. Unfortunately, they have a small bar-to-dinning-area ratio in the establishment which is kind of discouraging to yours truly who just wants to watch the Bulls. Felt a little cramped!
The Grayhound I had was ok, but nothing spectacular. The food is relatively well priced as I paid $18 for a full rack of ribs. Generous portions! However, the sauce was way too vinegary and sweet. Service was good considering how busy it was.
I kind of feel odd watching a game here by myself. 1410 feels more like a restaurant/drink-with-friends kind of place.
If a novel "foreign" beer is your fancy with friends or colleagues and while conversing you need a break to check-in on the latest score of the game, this would be an ideal place.
Interested to see their DJ nights! -
Review from Diane F.
3/21/2012 1 Check-in Here
I know my twitter friends are in love with this place, but I'm just not feeling it. I previously had a bad experience and suspected food poisoning.
On my first trip there for a late lunch I shared an entire meal with my gf. Both of us ended up with stomach 'issues' resembling food poisoning. The rest of our friends that did not split our meal were fine. It didn't last long, but was enough to make me not want to go back and very uncomfortable for the rest of the evening.
However, I gave it another go recently for brunch at the end of February and I am happy to report it was without food poisoning or stomach issues. I didn't find the eggs benny I had to be anything to write home about. Maybe I'm fussy. but I didn't like the ham and felt I was making myself eat it since I was paying for it. The corn bread was good. Our server was fine. Nothing exceptional. Perhaps it's because I'm not one of the regulars, but I wasn't feeling the connection. -
Review from Jeff H.
Calgary, AB
3/11/2012
Had an impromptu dinner at 1410. Got treated really well (hint: follow them on twitter). Had the burger and mushroom soup at Greg's (gm) recommendation. Both were amazing.
Will be back. Great local pub with great pub fare. -
Review from Angela M.
Calgary, AB
11/13/2011
That couldn't have been a more underwhelming experience.
First, let me say the service was fine. Our server was cute, bubbly and attentive enough.
The meal, however, was less than what I expected. I ordered the coconut curry rice bowl. It tasted like neither coconut nor curry, although there was some kind of milky liquid swimming around the extra large chunks of red onion.
The onion -- and large growths of cilantro -- dominated the bowl. After scooping out the grass and the onion, the bowl was edible but tasteless.
I let our server know and she was kind enough to offer to take it back for something else but I really didn't want to wait for something else to be made, only to have it fall short of expectations (which by now were low anyway). She ultimately gave me a 15% discount on my meal which I very much appreciate.
It was, however, my mistake to tempt fate and have seafood. I added prawns instead of chicken to my rice bowl and now I sit here with the telltale warning signs setting in -- disoriented feeling, searing stomach pains and deadly gas (worse than the dog). I'll be full out sick inside of an hour or so.
Thus, I can now cross prawns/shrimp off my safe list for seafood handled in Calgary restaurants. It was the last item on the damn list.
Please note: I am not allergic to seafood. I am a born and raised Nova Scotian who went directly from sucking on a bottle to a lobster claw.
One other note for the manager: it's all well and fine to have rowdy sports fans yelling at the TV and having fun. After all, I love sports. But when a guy is repeatedly 'motherfucker' at the top of his lungs, it might be time to settle the place down a bit ... you know, for the sake of your other patrons.Listed in: Oh hell to the no 1
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Review from Joel K.
11/18/2011
The short version: Inconsistent, but a good time. Great beer selection.
The long version:
I want to love 1410. I really, really do.
See, I like it. I like it a lot! They've got good things going for them over there.
But as others have mentioned, service is maddeningly inconsistent here, mostly dependent on what time of day you arrive. For example:
Weekday lunch? Great service!
Weekend evening? Awful service!
The servers might creep the heck out of you the first time you come because here it's totally protocol for them to shake your hand, introduce themselves and ask your name.
Now, I'm guessing somewhere a study was done that showed that when a good looking waitress shakes the hand of a lonely male patron, her increase swells right along with his pants. And don't get me wrong, I'm a people person. I LOVE meeting people, especially cute waitresses. But this just feels really fake to me; an obvious ploy at faking me into believing the service was actually better than it was.
Well, try, try again 1410, because I'm on to you! Want to impress me, babes of 1410? Instead of shaking my hand, just bring me that drink I asked for within 10 minutes of ordering it. Also, write your number on my receipt with a winky face.
Too ambitious?
But I digress. The management here is actually great about meeting patrons and I've been treated to drinks from staff here a few times (thanks to who I was with), so it's tough to complain.
The food here is a highlight but can be just as inconsistent as the service, unfortunately.
Sometimes you get an incredible meal that feels like it was prepared just for you by some sort of European Oma in a bavarian kitchen. Other times you get the sense your dish was churned out of a puppy-mill style kitchen.
The flatbreads range from "oh lord put this in my mouth and never take it away" to "blah." The meatball flatbread is just okay - their mexican one ruled my world. Burgers are great - nominated for best burgers for a reason. Sandwiches are delicious.
The beer selection is great; lots of great brews on tap and seasonals in stock. Not as good as Bottlescrew Bill's, but close - and with a livelier atmosphere if you're into that. I sipped an Erdinger Weiss, chatted up a neighboring table and watched the game.
I guess people dance here sometimes - I've never seen it. I didn't even know there WAS a dance floor. But if you're into that, I guess it's safer than shaking it on top of their highly elevated tables.
So all in all, 1410 just needs to step up their consistency to improve my review. For now, it's just too inconsistent to award full points. -
Review from Jenn D.
11/5/2011 8 Check-ins Here
I so totally enjoy this pub! Ever since their renovations back in 2009, this place has been bumpin! It is packed every single day/night of the week, it's actually quite amazing.
Personally, this is where I like to go on "first dates", mostly because of the vibe: upbeat, enjoyable, hip, and many other great things!
They have a pretty average menu with the usual specials like wing wednesdays. The food almost always tastes delicious. The drink selection is my favorite part about this place, they have so many beers and everyone knows I love a great beer!
Keep your eyes peeled for me on my dates at 1410! -
Review from Chelsea K.
Calgary, AB
Updated - 4/25/2011 2 Check-ins Here
What the hell happened to the service here?
The last few times I've visited, the waitress have been begrudging and slow. I came for brunch with a few friends and we had three different waitresses. Mathematically you'd think this would mean our service would be three times as fast, but it took 25 minutes to get our drinks (I realize pouring diet pepsi and iced tea is a time-consuming process, but still) and another 20 minutes for one of the waitresses to take our order.
The food was great and well-priced, but not worth the wait or playing "guess which waitress will make eye contact with us and take our order". No thanks.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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8/11/2010
I generally like this place. This used to be a weekly hangout for my co-workers and myself, since… Read more »
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Review from Devon B.
Updated - 4/14/2011 3 Check-ins Here
I went again last weekend, and the positives are still the positives: great beer selection, good location (17th Ave), pretty good food.
The negatives are still the negatives: Service is incredibly inconsistent. They have some quality servers, I must admit, but some (even those working the door) just don't quite live up to the "quality" 1410 is supposed to be all about. There is already a Moxie's on 17th, so as much as short skirts sell drinks, make sure they have the serving and personal skills to back it up.
I'm a guy- a straight guy - and even I find it a bit of a odd when a senior member of the staff comes up to my table solely to point out an attractive female.
Plenty of potential, but there is too much competition for them to be slipping on the very basics.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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3/7/2011
I have to admit, it took me a couple of visits at 1410 until I became a fan. But, now that I have… Read more »
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Review from Carol C.
Calgary, AB
8/9/2011
I used to be there a couple times a week but no more. They lost some super friendly (and hot) female servers and the service just got slower and slower. The one manager guy (bald and taller) at the door really irks me. He's a bit standoffish and arrogant, which is odd that they put him at the door to greet customers? He acts more like a power-tripping bouncer than a friendly person to welcome the patrons. I did hear they overwork their staff, so everyone is a bit grumpy sometimes.
I like their food, quality is a little up and down but generally pretty good. -
Review from Philippe G.
Calgary, AB
11/25/2010 3 Check-ins Here
I am in 1410 often, they always have something I am after it seems. From a sneaky mid day pint to a HH fiesta with 7 friends...
Tasty new selections creep on the World inspired beer list all the time, keep your eyes peeled.
The service is always a bit stretched, but they always make it work for me and my groups. The place roars with a good rivalry on TV, and the staff always offer a top hospitality experience.
I have had some inconsistent meals here, and the odd "off" server, but I still believe that the bier makes up for most pitfalls for me here:) -
Review from Michael T.
Calgary, AB
This is basically my favorite place in Calgary to come for the best beers and an good dinner (in that order).
I recommend trying Erdinger Weiss and Blanche 'de Chambly. They are in my opinion the best tasting, relaxing, and generally all around best beers you can get.
Food is really solid for a pub too, they even have some really tasty more healthy choices.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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3/23/2009
1410 is awesome. What makes it awesome? Great beer, and unless they are abnormally busy and… Read more »
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Review from Mowid M.
Calgary, AB
10/15/2010
Very friendly staff, great beer list, good music and ambience.
We ordered various gourmet burgers; they weren't very good. Go for the beer! -
Review from Sapna G.
Calgary, AB
4/22/2010
This place is *Great*.
The crowd is older (thank GOD), the DJ spins great tunes, the menu is appetizing, the drinks are plentiful, the ambiance is welcoming and the staff is extremely friendly!
We went down on a Friday night and it was packed, and totally happenin'.
Later on in the evening, a dance floor opened up in the middle of the bar, so it's the best of both worlds: Lots of drinking and lots of dancing!
I love that it's located on 17th ave - lots of free parking, and lots to do on the same strip.
This place is definitely one of my faves. I'm glad I was introduced to it! -
Review from dinah g.
Calgary, AB
1/31/2010
Wow what a nice lounge sports bar on 17th. The exterior is even attractive, with very sleek wooden design mixed with urban chrome. The one whole side of the bar has an open window concept and it looks like some parts of it slide open like a garage door to accommodate a patio setting in the summertime.
The day that I went the place was packed by tons of guys and as soon as sat down I could see why; the place is lined with huge LCD televisions and overly attractive wait staff. This is obviously a place you can buy a good brew or two or ten, because many were enjoying the sports visuals and drinking an assortment of shades of beer.
The place inside is really modern, high stools, very streamlined and High-Tec and they have a fantastic menu selection. My friend had some Chinese Potsuckers that according to her were spicy yet delicious and I dove into a Turkey Wrap complete with fresh strawberries and Brie cheese! Included with my Wrap came two side options and I choose the yam fries and a Cesar, all this for 12, pretty reasonable I thought, and incredible tasty.
Service was great, the waitress and the host were very friendly and there is a nice casual relaxed feeling when you come here that really helps to enjoy your meal. So not your average sports bar, more of an uber space bar... well worth the visit. -
Review from Christopher W.
Calgary, AB
10/30/2008 1 photo
1410 has a great selection of world beers, but be careful, some of them are not all that great. We had some sort of orange peel inspired beer from the Netherlands or someplace that tasted like the worst kind of cough medicine you could find.
And the place started to get crazy on a Friday night and hard to get service. But the food was good and most of the beers are delicious. It's worth going to, but don't be surprised if you're ignored when things start to get crazy. It just means you'll have to fight for your beverage.... -
Review from Chad W.
Calgary, AB
10/3/2008
Although 1410 is fairly pricey, upon entering, one can recognize immediately that this isn't your average dive far. An inviting fireplace, modern decor, and good-looking staff welcome beer drinkers. Here, they offer draught from all over the world.
The food is also pricey, but well worth it. An international mix is on the menu, from Thai to Western dishes, but all are made by skilled cooks.
1410 offers weekly specials on food and drinks and even a patio that runs along 17th Avenue. It's always a great place to grab a plate and a pint. -
Review from Tiffany N.
Calgary, AB
6/28/2011
Service was fast; mostly, I think because my friend was friends with the servers. They complied with his need to have 4 extra plates of rice with his meal without batting an eyelash. Solid house red. Clean bathroom too. Was able to carry a conversation amongst the busy Friday night crowd sans yelling. Can't comment on the food, since I only had wine, but I'll come back to try it.
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Review from Spencer B.
Calgary, AB
7/14/2010
I have to give 1410 kudos for exposing the clueless to different beers from around the world.
The crowd is very corporate and often gives you the sense that outside of the Stampede, this is probably as exciting as they ever get.
Still, you can sit down and have some great beers, as long as they have it in stock. There's been many times where I've ordered *three* different beers only to be told they're out. And I'm talking my first three choices aren't available so I have to go with number 4.
Being bombarded with Top 40 music and multiple sports on LCD screens isn't exactly my idea of how to savour a good beer, but it works for the kind of people who think that drinking a "weird" beer somehow makes them different from everyone in the office. -
Review from D K.
Calgary, AB
7/6/2010
Used to be my 'local' but has become very pretentious unfortunately.
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Review from Adam G.
Calgary, AB
3/7/2009
Great selection of beer.
